Admissions Reader/Application File Review Specialist (Part-time/Temporary/Remote) - MD Admissions
Job Overview
Location
Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
HR & Recruiting
Date Posted
March 25, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • The Admissions Reader/Application File Review Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and fairness of the medical school admissions process at Washington University in St. Louis by conducting initial, mission-aligned reviews of all MD and MD/PhD program applications.
- • This part-time, temporary, remote position supports the university’s commitment to holistic admissions by evaluating applicant files using standardized rubrics, identifying incomplete submissions, and maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the review cycle from June to December.
- • The role involves attending mandatory training sessions in June and early July, followed by consistent application review work from July through December, with peak activity occurring in August, September, and October.
- • Daily responsibilities include assessing application completeness, flagging missing or incomplete materials for follow-up by admissions leadership, and evaluating each file using a standardized, mission-driven rubric approved by the Committee on Admissions (COA).
- • Specialists are expected to work independently and efficiently, adhering to established timelines while reviewing an average of 8 applications per hour, totaling 12–16 hours per week during the active review period.
- • Maintaining absolute confidentiality is paramount; specialists must not discuss any application content with individuals outside of designated Admissions leadership, ensuring compliance with privacy and ethical standards.
- • The position requires working in a normal office environment (remote setup), primarily involving seated desk work with standard office equipment such as a computer, monitor, and peripherals.
- • This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the selection of future physicians while gaining insight into holistic admissions practices in medical education.
- • Specialists will develop and refine skills in detailed file review, objective evaluation using rubrics, time management, and handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
🎯 Requirements
- • High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- • Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience (required)
- • Availability to attend training in June and early July, and to review applications from July through December, working 12–16 hours per week
- • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive applicant information with discretion
- • Proficiency in using standard office software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently while meeting deadlines
🏖️ Benefits
- • Fully remote work arrangement with flexible scheduling during the review period
- • Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission in medical education and admissions at a prestigious institution
- • Gain experience in holistic admissions review and rubric-based evaluation used by a leading medical school
- • Develop transferable skills in data handling, confidentiality, time management, and independent work
- • Part-time, temporary role ideal for those seeking flexible, impactful work without long-term commitment
- • Training provided in June and early July to ensure readiness for the review season
Skills & Technologies
About Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university founded in 1853. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across seven schools, including Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Law, and Business. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, the university is classified as an R1 doctoral university with very high research activity. It operates a 169-acre Danforth Campus and a 164-acre Medical Campus, along with the Tyson Research Center. The university is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish Hospital and conducts extensive interdisciplinary research in biomedicine, engineering, social policy, and the arts.
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